An overturned cup
Amidst the merriment, not meant for us
Understand, my dear
We live but once upon this earth
Look around with a peaceful gaze
Look through the damp mist
The moon, like a yellow raven
Circles, swirling above the earth
Well, kiss me then!
I want it so
The song of decay has been sung to me
Perhaps he sensed my death
The one who circles in the sky above
Fading strength
If I must die, then let me die
Until the end, upon my beloved's lips
I would wish to kiss
So that always, in blue dreams
Without shame and without concealment
In the tender rustle of bird-cherry trees
It would be heard
I am yours
And so that the light above the full cup
Would not fade beneath its gentle foam
Drink and sing, my dear
We live but once upon this earth
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